deviant

/ˈdiː.vi.ənt/
noun 4adj 1

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ADJ.

clear, focused

The teacher had a clear deviant pattern in how she graded the two groups of students.

VERB + DEVIANT

branded, declared, labeled, seen, study, trend

His unconventional behavior was branded deviant by the conservative school administration.

DEVIANT + NOUN

behavior, behaviour, others, patterns, sect, teenagers, thoughts

The school counselor worked with teenagers who showed deviant behavior in the classroom.

PREP.

among, on

The therapist focused on deviant behavior patterns that emerged during childhood.

ADV.

simply

His behavior wasn't simply deviant; it reflected deeper psychological struggles that needed professional attention.

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